Programming - Robust Programs

Question 1

Authentication

Answer 1

Method of ensuring a user is who they say they are. Example: Username and password system.

Question 2

Validation

Answer 2

Ensuring that an input is valid, so within certain specifications, e.g length of the data, wether data is within a certain range.

Question 3

Naming Conventions

Answer 3

Ensuring names of variables are clear and understandable. UN is not as acceptable as User_Name. As User_Name is much clearer.

Question 4

Indentation

Answer 4

Used to group together a function or block of code. Makes code easier to read and more structured